Definition

A group of wild boar or a device that produces sound.

Example

The sounder of wild boar was spotted in the forest.

Conversation

Did you hear that strange noise last night?

Yeah, I did! It sounded like a sounder of alarms going off.

I wonder what caused it; it was really loud.

Maybe it was a test or something, but it definitely caught my attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sounder' originates from Old English 'sundor', meaning separate or apart. It refers to a group of animals, particularly pigs, that are kept together, thus emphasizing their collective nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sundor' meaning separate, and remember that a 'sounder' is a group of animals that are together, highlighting their unity.

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